A federal court on Aug. 20 struck down the Federal Trade Commission's sweeping noncompete ban, claiming that it was "unreasonably overbroad" and that the FTC lacks authority to implement nationwide rules defining unfair methods of competition. The rule, which was initially set to take effect Sept. 4, would have invalidated...

Hospitals, physicians split after noncompete strikedown

Xenia, OH

Two weeks after Kettering Health shared plans to replace Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio, with a $44 million medical facility, city officials have implemented a 60-day moratorium on standalone emergency room facilities. According to notes from an Aug. 22 city council meeting, the city needs time to update its...

As Kettering plans to replace hospital, city enacts moratorium on freestanding EDs

As we navigate through 2024, the trucking industry continues to face a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities. While freight demand remains robust, trucking companies must contend with evolving issues that impact their operations and bottom line. Let's dive into 10 key challenges shaping the transportation sector this year. 1...

Analysis: Major challenges facing the trucking industry

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Warren, OH

Dallas-based Steward Health Care plans to close Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, on or around Sept. 20 after the facilities failed to attract qualified buyers, the health system said in an Aug. 21 statement shared with Becker's. Steward, which sought Chapter 11 protection...

Steward to close 2 Ohio hospitals

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Cedar Park, TX

Below are six hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking COOs. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Job listings were compiled from job-seeker websites. 2. MountainView Regional Medical Center (Las Cruces, N.M.) 3. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita (Ariz.) 4. ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte (Fla.) 5. South Baldwin Regional Medical...

6 hospitals seeking COOs

About 140 infants were abducted from healthcare facilities between 1964 and April 2024, and the number continued to decline, NPR affiliate WHYY reported Aug. 22. Infant abductions from healthcare facilities have significantly declined compared to abductions from homes or other places, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children found. The decline is thanks hospitals using advanced technologies and protocols to ensure the safety of infant patients, Dan Yaross, president-elect of the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety, told WHYY.

Hospital infant abductions continue to decline

Los Angeles County, CA

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Cleveland, OH

MetroHealth has increased patients' refill retention rate from 35% to 80% — thanks to a few shifts in its operating model. Ryan Mezinger, RPh, MetroHealth System's senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer, joined the Cleveland-based company in 2015 and focused his work on patient prescriptions and refills. At that time, 30% to 35% of patients never filled their prescriptions nationwide.

MetroHealth upped patient refill retention by 45% — here's how

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Interested in the healthcare field but not a medical degree? Here are 10 rewarding healthcare roles that only require a certification.

10 Good-Paying Medical Jobs You Can Get With Just a Certification

Modernizing Main Line Health's networking, device management, and cybersecurity helped the organization respond to work-from-home mandates and the rise in telehealth and positions it for future ‘hospital at home’ medicine delivery. Aaron Weismann joined Main Line Health as CISO in the summer of 2020 at the height of...

Main Line Health readies networks for ‘at home’ hospitals

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The FDA is building a postmarket surveillance program for medical devices. The agency will look for medical device-related safety issues reported in EHRs, billing claims and pharmacy data, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report released Aug. 15. The program will begin surveillance of two medical devices by December,...

FDA to create medical device surveillance program

Ridgewood, NJ

Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System has opened the system's first compounding pharmacy. The pharmacy is located in Paramus, N.J., and prepares prescriptions tailored to patients' "specific medication needs," according to an Aug. 21 news release from Valley Health. The compounding pharmacy joins the system's network of pharmacies, which include multiple...

Valley Health opens compounding pharmacy

Atlanta, GA

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On July 11th, 2024, the women of Southern Crescent Women In Business, a women's chamber, released their second anthology or collaborative book titled Mompreneur:Raising Businesses and Babies. This collaborative piece pulls together eight women within the organization who share their advice on how to successfully manage the throes of motherhood with entrepreneurship.

Women Business Leaders in Southern Crescent Publish Book on Balancing Business and Motherhood

Houston, TX

Sheila Bollier has been named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center, which is expected to open in November. Ms. Bollier has more than 30 years of leadership experience, according to an Aug. 23 news release shared with Becker's. She joined Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health in 2010, previously serving as CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land (Texas), the release said.

Encompass taps Texas hospital CEO

A fire broke out Aug. 21 at a facility that makes and exports active pharmaceutical ingredients for the U.S. and other countries. There were 17 deaths and 33 injuries from the blaze, according to an Aug. 22 report from The Times of India. About 380 employees work at the Escientia...

Fire kills 17 at Indian API facility that supplies US

HHS recently issued a report that estimated about 1 in 4, or 2,568, for-profit nursing homes do not meet federal requirements for infection prevention. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology said in an Aug. 21 news release that it supports the agency's call for CMS to take steps to close this gap. Steps include following up with specific nursing homes who are not in compliance to ensure they take corrective action, and instruct state survey agencies to focus on whether nursing homes have a staff member dedicated to infection prevention with specialized training before hiring.

1 in 4 for-profit nursing homes fall short in infection prevention: APIC

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How physicians, systems can debunk regulatory myths: AMA

Healthcare leaders should empower physicians to ask questions about regulatory requirements to identify clerical tasks that may not be necessary and reduce burnout, according to the...

How physicians, systems can debunk regulatory myths: AMA

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